Why Do These Fossil Shells Flip Their Spirals Every Few Millennia?
For thousands and sometimes millions of years, marine plankton all over the world built their spiral shells in one direction. Then, suddenly, the spirals switched
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‘Oddly shaped rock’ unearthed in California turns out to be ‘immaculate’ mastodon molar
An exceptionally well-preserved fossilized molar belonging to an adult Pacific mastodon has surfaced in a nature preserve near San Francisco. Upon first glance, the ancient
‘There are no easy answers here’: New study forecasts a dire dip in food production if key Atlantic currents collapse
Weakening Atlantic Ocean currents could cripple agriculture in some of the world’s major breadbaskets, threatening global food security and raising the price of basic commodities
‘Maybe that is how Transformers started’: Readers react to the possibility of AI becoming self-aware
While artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now solve challenging math equations and respond in human-like language, the question of AI consciousness has moved from the
A human set a new mathematical record. Then AI came for it
OpenAI is at the center of another controversy over machines tackling big math problems. This one’s about the twin prime conjecture.
How the body adapts to extreme heat
As heatwaves become more frequent and severe, scientists are studying whether heat acclimation can help protect vulnerable populations.
Microscopic fragments of ancient alien tech may litter the moon — and scientists have a plan to find them
Tiny fragments of ancient alien tech may be strewn across the surface of the moon , and it may be relatively easy to find these
Brain shrinkage tied to aging ‘pauses’ as a woman nears menopause, study finds
The brain undergoes dramatic changes during puberty and pregnancy, but during menopause, the organ’s structure remains remarkably stable, a new study suggests. The research, published
Swarovski CL Companion compact binocular review
The CL Companion is Swarovski’s dedicated compact binocular, originally introduced 15 years ago, but has now been redesigned in 2026 to appeal to a wider
Climate change is shifting malaria hot spots in Africa
Historic data and predictions suggest cases will rise in East Africa and southern regions, while the threat may ease in West and Central Africa.
Powerful new AI model will map the moon’s surface in more detail than ever, NASA and IBM scientists say
IBM and NASA have partnered to create a new artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of processing decades of lunar data so scientists can more accurately
Enigmatic Denisovans lived by cave in what is now China for 100,000 years, rare fossils and handcrafted tools reveal
Archaeologists excavating in southwestern China have discovered a cave that was used by Denisovans for more than 100,000 years. Five human fossils, scores of stone
Google scientists removed a critical ‘consciousness safeguard’ from AI in new study. What happened next?
Removing safety guardrails that stop artificial intelligence (AI) from claiming that it’s conscious also makes it more prone to express belief in vampires, karma and
Dust and Water in Sagittarius A*
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the